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| doubleboost:
I was there with Rob 2 years ago |
| SwarfnStuff:
Isn't it great that there are enthusiastic people about who preserve these wonderful old machines for all to see. Well, if we visit. Thanks to those who do visit and post videos, we on the other side of this little blue ball get to see them too. Built back when there was pride in the job and built to last. Built in obsolescence was yet to be invented by the money men. Thanks for posting. John B |
| Pete W.:
Hi there, Rob, Super photos, thank you for posting them. They're all fascinating but I was particularly interested in 'Section Through Wells Shewing Engine'. Down in the bottom left-hand corner there are some depth markings. If I'm reading it correctly, there's 30 feet of sand and then the coal measures. That asks all sorts of questions in my mind about pumping in the mines. The drawing also appears to show (shew??) the wells being brick lined - my question there is how do you lay bricks starting from the top (as the well is dug) or do you dig the whole well and then install the brick lining from the bottom upwards????? :scratch: :scratch: :scratch: |
| RotarySMP:
Not a safety or warning placard in site. Hell, if somebody put it in their mouth, they could choke on that!! Mark |
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